SL vs ENG: What happened to Dushan Hemantha in the Super-8 match of T20 World Cup 2026, not only changed the course of the match but also created a sensation on social media. In this match played between Sri Lanka and England, a strange ‘hit-wicket’ out surprised the fans.

How did this strange out happen?

Chasing the target of 147 runs, the Sri Lankan team was trying to make a comeback in the match. When Jamie Overton was bowling the last ball of the 12th over of the innings, Dushan Hemantha tried to play a pull shot. Due to which, while making the shot, the bat slipped a little from his hand and went straight and hit the stumps and the bails also fell down.

In this way, he himself returned to the pavilion after being ‘hit-wicket’ with his own bat. Such outs are rarely seen in cricket and this is the reason why this video went viral on the internet within a few minutes.

Ohhh Dramatic Out Hit Wicket.
Sri Lankan 7 down 69-7.#ENGvSL #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/XLz2GHYR1Y

— Janan (@CallmeJanaan) February 22, 2026

England’s bowlers did wonders

Earlier, the England team, batting first, had scored 146 runs, which did not seem to be a very challenging score in the beginning. However, in the powerplay, Joffra Archer and Will Jacques completely shook Sri Lanka’s top order. Within just six overs, half of the Sri Lankan team had returned to the pavilion for 34 runs. After this, Hemantha’s hit-wicket out almost dashed the team’s hopes.

captain’s statement

After the match, England captain Harry Brook said that the team performed brilliantly in bowling and restricting the opposition to less than 100 runs is a big achievement. He described the pitch as balanced and also praised the role of the spinners.

Confidence increased due to consecutive wins

With this victory, England has registered its 12th consecutive victory against Sri Lanka. Besides, their net run rate has also improved in the Super-8 group, which can prove to be important in the race for the semi-finals. The way England’s bowlers controlled the match on a rain-affected pitch made it clear that the team had entered the field with the intention of winning the title this time.